Date:22/11/2006 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2006/11/22/stories/2006112221970300.htm

Karnataka - Bangalore

Coffee festival to be held in February

Special Correspondent

World Coffee Expo showcasing a wide array of coffee-related activities

India is expected to be a major market for coffee industry-related machinery

Liquid coffee extraction plants and new types of coffee percolating pots will be among exhibits

Bangalore: The India International Coffee Festival will be held here from February 23 to 25, 2007.

The IICF 2007, organised by the Coffee Board of India and the Indian coffee industry, will be held at the Grand Ashok in High Grounds. There will be a exposition of the best of coffee grown in various regions, a conference session with expert, including major importers, the "Flavour of India-Fine Cup" brewing competition, Coffee Safaris to plantation heartlands and workshops.